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Posted By MyGuy || 24-Jul-2015

Their are numerous products on the market for cleaning your tile and stone. Some of these cleaning products can damage your tile or stone. Your flooring and countertops are often one of the largest investments many homeowners purchase for their home. Help extend the life span of your flooring by understanding the PH levels of some of the products that you may have in your cabinets. To clean your ...

Posted By MyGuy || 28-Jun-2015

The time to act is now! So get the paint out and spruce up the house while you have the kids around to help move all the furniture and teach them a few tricks along the way. First thing is color is your friend when looking at what to do and how to keep the scheme correct a simple tip is look at the charts at the paint store. The colors are in groups with usually 4 to 7 colors on a sheet. Paint ...

21-Jun-2015

There are many wonderful glass tabletop options for just about every room in the home. Whether you are dressing up a formal dining room, adding a sophisticated breakfast nook to your kitchen, or giving your end tables a little style, glass tabletops can make a big impact on any living space. Not only is glass a classically beautiful look in just about every room, but it is also an easy-to-clean, ...

Posted By MyGuy || 18-Jun-2015

Floors receive a ton of abuse but, don’t worry; there are a few simple steps you can take to prevent the floors from becoming so dirty. What follows is a concise compilation of what the experts recommend to extend the life of your flooring. Do you know what and where you can purchase the products the professionals use to clean your tile and natural stone surfaces? Below are some of the ...

10-Jun-2015

If you are like most homeowners, you have two concerns when it comes to hot water. First, you hate waiting around for your shower to get hot and second, it's no fun when you are halfway through your shower and you run out of hot water. Most homeowners here in Arizona deal with one or both of these issues daily. If you are of those homeowners, good news, there is a simple solution available. ...

Posted By MyGuy || 5-Jun-2015

Are you the typical America consumer who spends money every year on home improvement projects? Do you know which home improvements the remodeling experts recommend to help increase the value of your home? It is not necessary to do a complete renovation. Small projects can make a big impact too. Stop dreaming and act today. Learn tips and suggestions on the top 5 trends from the pros. Bathrooms: ...

Posted By MyGuy || 30-May-2015

Just like waiting too long in between dentist appointments, many people wait too long in between professional carpet cleanings. Harmless as it may seem, waiting too long between cleanings can dramatically reduce the life of your carpet. You have a huge air filter in your home, and it's called your carpet. The carpet cleaning experts are often asked how often I should get my carpet cleaned. ...

Posted By MyGuy || 21-May-2015

Start planning your Arizona stay-vacation now and create your own paradise in your back yard with a newly designed or repaired swimming pool. Do you have a list of things in mind that can enhance your backyard pool? It is not too late to make these repairs, remodels or build the pool or spa of your dreams. Did you know that adding a new swimming pool or remodeling an existing pool can help ...

Posted By MyGuy || 20-Jan-2015

When it comes to cleaning, environmentally friendly, or 'green' cleaning is all the buzz. But it's about more than simply protecting the health of the environment. It's also about avoiding exposure to dangerous chemicals and cleaning practices that could affect your personal health and the health of your family. It is important to try and reduce allergy-triggering contaminants in ...

Posted By MyGuy || 14-Jan-2015

The MyGuy Automotive experts offer some great driving tips and habits. Learn how to prevent an expensive car repair bill. Most things you own will last longer if you take care of them and treat them well. Your car is no exception to this rule. While neglecting your car may seem harmless in the short term, regular neglect and mistreatment will add up and will reduce your car’s lifespan. To ...

Posted By MyGuy || 9-Dec-2014

Most homeowners don't consider the effect of water pressure on their home. Now everyone likes a good strong shower but, pressure is not always needed to get that. When houses are built the plumbing system is sized for the pressure in the neighborhood it is being built in. If the pressure is over 80 PSI they install a Pressure Reducing Valve. The plumbing system will function properly and give ...

Posted By MyGuy || 3-Dec-2014

Can you feel it? Fall has finally set in on the great state of Arizona and there's no better time to get out and hit the open road. Autumn leaves, pumpkin festivals and beautiful scenery wait. But before you hit the trail, now is a great time step back and take inventory of your vehicle. The side of the road is not the greatest way to enjoy autumn, checking a few basic things will help make ...

Posted By MyGuy || 20-Nov-2014

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most common remodel project in a home and can offer a very good return on your investment if done properly. Remodeling a kitchen or a bathroom is a costly venture and should be well planned and discussed before beginning this type of project. There are numerous materials, designs, styles and colors to choose from. The average consumer can get lost just trying to ...

Posted By MyGuy || 19-Nov-2014

Cooler weather is coming and we all know how Arizonians long for the climate change from scorching hot to cooler fall breezes. When it's hot, air conditioning is a requirement. But when you finally have that change to open your windows and enjoy the beautiful desert breeze, screens are a must! Screen doors, both traditional and retracting, provide many benefits during the cooler months. ...

Posted By MyGuy || 7-Nov-2014

Is the interior of your swimming pool looking scary? Did you know there are 3 standard interior pool finishes (plaster, quartz, and exposed pebble aggregate finishes), 4 if you include "all tile" which is the least common of all interiors given their cost can be in upwards of four to five times the cost of the others. Many consumers often ask the question which interior finish is right ...

Posted By MyGuy || 15-Oct-2014

There's nothing more enjoyable than spending a long Arizona summer outdoors with family and relaxing by the pool in your personal backyard oasis. For many people, the backyard is a hot spot for entertaining guests, cookouts and family activities. In Arizona we are luckier than most that we are able to enjoy the outdoors year round, with more and more families are making serious investments in ...

Posted By MyGuy || 1-Oct-2014

Raise your hand if you like cleaning windows! Anyone? Bueller? I’m guessing two people have their hands raised. The rest of us “normal people” don’t tend to enjoy cleaning windows. So how do you keep your windows looking their best all year round? We have 3 tips for you. 1) Watch the water Hard water is a huge problem in the Valley, and it won’t be getting better ...

Posted By MyGuy || 17-Sep-2014

Considering improvements to your home? Some of the most common feedback that we receive from homeowners is they want to update but aren't sure what to do. Often it is not how much, but how you spend to make the biggest impact in your home that will also help increase the value. Designer touches can be surprisingly affordable with a good plan. Refreshing kitchen, bath and family living areas ...

Posted By MyGuy || 10-Sep-2014

Properly maintained stone can and should last a lifetime. After all it is often one of the most expensive investments we can make in our homes. Your home's beautiful stone surfaces deserve the best professional care. The experts recommend that only experienced technicians provide a detailed inspection of your home's stone surfaces and then offer the best overall cleaning process. For most ...

Posted By MyGuy || 3-Sep-2014

When it comes to home repairs and improvements, we as the handyman experts have seen it all. We have experience in nearly every aspect of the home. Calling a professional for your home repair projects can save you time and trouble of trying to figure it out and research the project yourself. However, as the handyman experts we recognize that not all home projects need the attention of a ...

Posted By MyGuy || 12-Aug-2014

July and August are two of the toughest months for lawns and plants in the hot desert sun of Arizona. While an sprinkler or irrigation system can give you years of excellent service you still need to be diligent about maintenance. Many of the Valley cities are starting to implement fines for wasting water. Keeping your watering system running at its best will save you water and money. The ToFixIt ...

Posted By MyGuy || 5-Aug-2014

It doesn't matter if you are painting the interior of your house or the exterior; you probably have heard all sorts of different myths, many of which are outlandish and downright foolish. However, according to the paint experts, there are other suggestions and tips that have been passed down through the years that offer you the correct practices and the techniques that you should try and ...

Posted By MyGuy || 1-Aug-2014

Professional landscape installation is crucial for your home. The unique professional landscape design can benefit the homeowner in many ways. Homeowners can benefit with increased outdoor living and entertaining space. This can help increase your property value, add security, help provide more water and utility savings, increase enjoyable family time and also help provide an overall ...

Posted By MyGuy || 29-Jul-2014

Unfortunately, many people find out the hard way about the devastating effects that something so seemingly harmless can have on your home. Water! While it's common knowledge that it's not necessarily a good thing when water ends up on your floor, or in your cupboards,or many people do not actually understand the potential creates for a much bigger problem. While running to the linen closet ...

Posted By MyGuy || 22-Jul-2014

With the arrival of summer and the rising temperatures also comes the arrival of monsoon season in the Valley. That can mean strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning and high winds. Your trusted ToFixIt electricians offer these tips to help protect your home and electronics during monsoon season. First, consider these tips before the storms end at the end of September 30th. Be storm ready. ...

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